R39.85 ICD-10-CM Code: Costovertebral (angle) tenderness
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R39.85Costovertebral (angle) tenderness
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R39.85 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)
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Category R39
Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
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Subcategory R39.8
Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
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Code R39.85
Costovertebral (angle) tenderness
More specific choices
Codes under R39.85
R39.85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R39.85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R39.85.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R39.85.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R39.85.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- abdominal and pelvic pain (R10.-)
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R39.85 mean?
R39.85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Costovertebral (angle) tenderness.”
Is R39.85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R39.85 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R39.85 located in ICD-10-CM?
R39.85 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39) (R30–R39), under category R39, Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system and subcategory R39.8, Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system.
What coding notes are listed for R39.85?
No inclusion terms are listed for R39.85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: abdominal and pelvic pain (R10.-).
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